Friends of Niagara University Theatre hosts 'Into the Woods'-themed gala

by jmaloni

Press release

Sat, Mar 16th 2013 07:00 am

Joseph Gadawski and Dr. Nancy McGlen are honorary chairs of the 28th Annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala, to be held on April 27 at NU's Leary Theatre and the Niagara Falls Country Club.

On
April 27, the Friends of Niagara University Theatre will host the 28th
annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala, including a 4 p.m.
production of "Into the Woods" at the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann
Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall.

Niagara
University Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim and
James Lapine fairytale musical, "Into the Woods" from April 18-28. Associate
professor Doug Zschiegner will direct the production, while associate professor
Terri Filips Vaughan is choreographer and music adjunct Randy Andropolis will
provide musical direction. The production premiered on Broadway in 1987, and
most recently received critical acclaim at New York's Central Park this past
summer.

On
the day of the gala, the musical matinee will be followed by a cocktail
reception, dinner and silent and live auction at the Niagara Falls Country Club
in Lewiston. Auction items include gift certificates
to area stores, restaurants and businesses, paintings, entertainment and
sports-related memorabilia, gift baskets and much more.

Dr. Nancy McGlen and her husband, Joseph Gadawski, are
this year's honorary gala chairs. McGlen is dean of NU's College of Arts and
Sciences and Gadawski is retired from his position as the vice president of
Clark Container, formerly a Division of Mark IV Industries. Long-time
supporters of NU Theatre, the honorary chairs said they are thrilled to have
the opportunity to provide leadership for this important fundraiser.

Funds raised from the annual gala will benefit the theater program
and its students, from needed theater equipment and supplies to workshops and
mentoring by guest artists with such professional credits as the Broadway
stage, television shows and films. Tickets
for the gala are $150 per person. For more information about the gala, contact
Ann Heuer, office and media coordinator at 716-286-8480.